Leil Selichot 3970 / סליחות 7730

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7730 occurs after nightfall on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 3967 21 Elul 7727
Leil Selichot 3968 21 Elul 7728
Leil Selichot 3969 25 Elul 7729
Leil Selichot 3970 21 Elul 7730
Leil Selichot 3971 21 Elul 7731
Leil Selichot 3972 23 Elul 7732
Leil Selichot 3973 25 Elul 7733
Leil Selichot 3974 21 Elul 7734

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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